Laboratory Technician

Are you a Science graduate looking to launch your career with a global industry leader?

Are you based in or around Llanelli?

Tata Steel’s historic Trostre Works manufactures over 400,000 tonnes of high-quality steel packaging every year. This role is ideal for a Science degree holder looking for an opportunity to provide an analytical service to the highest standard within a laboratory environment. 

Role: Technical Specialist (Chemistry)

Location: Tata Steel, Trostre works, Llanelli, SA14 9SD

Rate: £13.39ph (£25,408 per annum)

Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent position 

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week (08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and Fri 08:30-15:45)

Start: ASAP but pending a successful medical assessment result, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking monitoring, sampling and testing procedures within the technical department 

• Being part of the nominated person(s) to conduct routine maintenance, break down and calibration of equipment 

• Supporting the technical Team Leader with Quality Assurance tasks 

• Ensuring COSSH documentation is maintained to the highest standard

• Entering findings and results into the allocated databases

• Reporting findings to relevant stakeholders and notifying non conformances to the Team Leader

• Using SAP to raise requisitions

• Following Tata Steels safe working practices to the highest compliance level 

• In the absence of the Team leader, covering the department as required 

Essential requirements:

• Degree educated (or equivalent) in a Science related discipline 

• Good knowledge of laboratory processes

• Sound understanding of chemical laboratory testing 

• Some experience within a laboratory environment

• Ability to recognise the need for analysis and factors surrounding this 

• Strong health and Safety knowledge including safety implications in a laboratory environment 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill 

• It literacy especially with MS Office (Word, excel)

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car 

• Knowledge of the Steel industry

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum including Bank Holidays 

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 

• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme which delivers mental, physical and financial wellbeing support 

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.